Exhibitions are five to six weeks in length and artists working in all visual arts mediums are encouraged to apply. The Glynn Visual Arts Portman Gallery seeks artworks that enrich our community by initiating discussion and connection. Both traditional and contemporary art styles are accepted.

GVA has two gallery locations. The first is the Portman Gallery at GVA and the second is a smaller space located at the Golden Isles Welcome Center in the Pier Village located in on St. Simons Island. We strive to present accessible and diverse works that foster educational opportunities for visitors to the Golden Isles. St. Simons Island, Georgia has been recognized as one of “The Best U.S. Islands” in 2022 by Condé Nast Traveler, and was named “One of the South’s Best Beach Towns” by Southern Living Magazine in 2022.

Exhibitions are scheduled one year in advance, with the jury selection process taking place each January. The 2025 Exhibition Application deadline has passed. The 2026 Exhibition Application process and dates will be posted at a later time. Thank you.

To view current and upcoming exhibitions, visit the Exhibition Gallery page.